Future Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Space-To-Air Optical Communications Terminal Request for Information
| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | SDA-SN-26-0008 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
- Original Published Date: Jan 28, 2026 10:59 am EST
- Original Response Date: Feb 27, 2026 05:00 pm EST
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Mar 14, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: AC13 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
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NAICS Code:
- 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
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Place of Performance:
SDA seeks detailed information to understand the current capability of industry to provide optical communication terminals for aircraft. Technology that is mature and can be rapidly fielded for demonstration and transition to operations is of primary interest. Specifically, SDA is interested in technologies capable of supporting space-to-air optical link testing with SDA-compliant LEO satellites in less than 12 months. Respondents are requested to provide information on products, either in production or in late-stage development, that can be installed on an aircraft to support a space-to-air optical communication link. Please see the attached RFI notice for additional information.
- MEADOWS 1 CP 571 372 5007 4755 MEADOW WOOD LANE
- CHANTILLY , VA 20151-2222
- USA
- ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-26-0008@mail.mil
- ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sn-26-0008@mail.mil
- Jan 28, 2026 10:59 am ESTSpecial Notice (Original)
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